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Published by the Prince George Citizen, January 3, 2019 In my position with the New Car Dealers Association of B.C., I travel the province frequently and meet with many people on a host of industry and automotive-related issues. During a recent trip to Terrace, I had an opportunity to spend time with Lucy Sager to […]

By Blair Qualey Published by Postmedia, Jan 4, 2019 2018 was a year punctuated by many changes, high points and challenges – and there is no reason to believe 2019 will be any different. The year began with the results of a study commissioned by the New Car Dealers Association (NCDA) showing the industry generates […]

By Blair Qualey This is the time of year when many of us are sharing the holiday season with friends and family and it often involves a road trip through what can be challenging winter driving conditions. There are some general rules of thumb in planning a road trip, but beyond anything else, rule number […]

The Christmas holiday season is upon us, and many of us may struggle with the prospect of finding a special gift for that someone special. For auto enthusiasts, there are a number of options that may include state of the art technology, special service packages at dealerships or gifts that range from the basic to the very […]

By Blair Qualey This is a special time of year for many people, as holiday festivities occur involving family, friends and co-workers – and many of us will be enjoying the spirit of the season. However, if your activities may involve drinking or consuming cannabis, plan ahead for a safe ride home. Arrange a designated […]

By Blair Qualey The BC Government recently announced its intention to introduce Legislation next Spring to phase in targets for the sale of zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) and in doing so, will set targets of new vehicle sales being 10% ZEV sales by 2025, 30% by 2030, and 100% by 2040. As part of the plan, […]

By Blair Qualey Over the next several weeks, many of us will be consumed by the prospect of holiday shopping – and dare I say, some people are already getting ahead of the rush. However, they are not alone – as this is also the time of season when would-be thieves are looking for any […]

By Blair Qualey As many of you may have read through media reports in recent days, the Province is taking a tougher stand against dangerous driving. As of November 1st, in addition to any fines associated with an infraction, dangerous drivers now face a 20 per cent increase in the Driver Risk Premium (DRP), which […]

By Blair Qualey Published by Post Media As weather patterns change, roadways are becoming slick as they are greeted by rain or snow, depending on where you live. It’s also dark earlier and traffic tends to move at a slower pace. And while many drivers will take a little extra time to get to their […]

The Transition to Clean Energy Vehicles By Blair Qualey, printed in Post Media, November 2 There is no denying that advanced technology vehicles, including electric vehicles (EVs) are the wave of the future but they are also an important factor today, as each of us consider what we can do on a personal level for […]